Central City, PA · standard
ZIP Code 15926
Somerset County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,676
- 37/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $62,019
- Median income Below-median income area
- $106,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 18.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Central City pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 33rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 12th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 37
- people per sq mi
- 90%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15926 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 15926 covers 72.7 square miles in Central City, Somerset County, Pennsylvania (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,676 residents on file, a density of 37 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 15926 reports a modest median household income of $62,019 (20% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,212. The poverty rate is 10.7%, with unemployment at 1.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $106,400 (53% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $738; owner occupancy is 89.7%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.3, and the average commute is 33 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Somerset County, so 15926 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 15926
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Central City, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15926.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
5 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
5 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
5 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 15926, Central City, PA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
2,676
Population
72.7
Area (sq mi)
37
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 15926?
49.3
Median Age
55.5%
Male
44.5%
Female
0.4%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$62,019
Median Household Income
-20% vs state ZIP avg
$35,212
Per Capita Income
10.7%
Poverty Rate
1.9%
Unemployment Rate
33.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 15926 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Central City, PA household income vs. every Pennsylvania ZIP code
Median household income among 1,642 reporting Pennsylvania ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$62,019 30th percentile higher than 30% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Pennsylvania ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,590housing units
1,590
Total Housing Units
1,121
Occupied Units
469
Vacant Units
2.32
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$106,400
Median Home Value
-53% vs state ZIP avg
$738
Median Rent
1962
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 44 business establishments in ZIP 15926, employing approximately 268 people with a combined annual payroll of $12,363,000.
44
Businesses
268
Employees
$12.4M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 7 | 15.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 15.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 11.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 11.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 11.4% |
| Construction | 3 | 6.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 15926 vs 15924 →
ZIP 15926 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15530
Berlin (15530)
5,368 residents
- 15563
Stoystown (15563)
3,345 residents
- 15926
Central City (15926)
2,676 residents
- 15559 1,968
Schellsburg (15559)
1,968 residents
- 15936 1,620
Hooversville (15936)
1,620 residents
- 15924 1,034
Cairnbrook (15924)
1,034 residents
- 15560 175
Shanksville (15560)
175 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15926 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 15926 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15560
Shanksville (15560)
$65,000 median income
- 15563
Stoystown (15563)
$62,411 median income
- 15926
Central City (15926)
$62,019 median income
- 15559
Schellsburg (15559)
$61,902 median income
- 15530
Berlin (15530)
$59,205 median income
- 15936
Hooversville (15936)
$58,396 median income
- 15924
Cairnbrook (15924)
$52,240 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 15926 ranks #3 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 15926, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (2,676 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 15926 in?
ZIP code 15926 (Central City) is located in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. Somerset County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/somerset-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 15926?
ZIP code 15926 in Central City, PA has a population of 2,676 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15926?
The median household income in ZIP 15926 is $62,019, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15926?
The median home value in ZIP 15926 is $106,400, which is 62% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15926?
The largest racial group in ZIP 15926 is White at 98.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15926?
ZIP code 15926 has 44 business establishments employing approximately 268 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15926?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15926 are: Retail trade (7), Other services (except public administration) (7), Wholesale trade (5). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 15926?
In ZIP code 15926, 64.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 15926?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15926 is 33.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 15926?
In ZIP code 15926, approximately 89.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15926?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15926 is 10.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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